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Home My WebLink AboutCounty Council for March 15 1984OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes. -- March 15, 1984 i The Whatcom County Council meeting ws, called to order on Thursday March 15, 1984 at 7 :40 p.m. by Vice - Chairperson Johnson with all members present except Cole, Muenscher, and Hansey, who were excused. MINUTES_ ,//The minutes of the March 1, 1984 Council meeting and the March. 8, 1984 Public. Hearing were approved as presented. EXECUTIVE.ITEMS Overlimit Transfer - Central Services Fund An overlimit transfer in the amount of $97,546.00 was presented by Executive Shirley Van Zanten. This transfer puts $20,000 into Machinery and Equipment to pay for computer hardware for the Assessor's office and also budgets $77,546.00 to allow for the hiring of four people to begin data entry work in the Assessor's Office. Becker reported the Finance Committee's recommendation for approval. of the .overlimit transfer. BECKER. MOVED TO APPROVE THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER TO THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND.IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,546..p0.. Motion carried. Overlimit Transfer - Victim Witness Fund Executive Van Zanten presented an overlimit transfer in the amount of $6,656.00. This transfer moves the money budgeted for Extra Help into a specific line -item position for a permanent part-time postion, which has been filled. Becker reported the Finance Committee's recommendation for approval of the overlimit transfer. BECKER MOVED TO APPROVE THE OVERLIMIT TRANSFER TO THE VICTIM WITNESS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $.6,656.00. Motion carried. Bid Award - Imeo General Construction Executive Van Zanten recommended approval of a bid award to Imco General Construction for the reconstruction of Bridge #44 over California Creek in the amount of $69,759.00, including tax. The County will pay $13,951 and Federal Shared Revenue will pay $55,807.20. Becker reported that a 1 -1 (Becker) vote was received in the Finance Committee for recommended approval, and that it was being forwarded to the Council without a recommendation. However, Becker stated that after some thought, on her part, she decided to change her vote to "recommend approval." Council Minutes March 15, 1981 Page 2 BECKER MOVED TO RECOMEND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BID AWARD TO IMCO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,759.00. Motion carried. At this time, Executive Van Zanten requested that the item, "Storm Damage" be added to the agenda. It was agreed to by the Council. Storm Damage Executive Van Zanten requested authorization to address the storm damage repair work caused by the January 1981 flood to the river and streams in the County. The Executive referred to her memorandum to the Council dated 3- 12 -84, in which she makes two requests, as follows: 1. To authorize the priority listing of projects with the understanding that the costs are estimated and that if other projects, which prove to have higher priority, come to our attention while the work is progressing, appropriate changes can be made in the listing by administration. Administration will keep the Council advised of significant changes. 2. To fund this work with $175,000 from the Contingency Emergency allocation in the Current Expense Budget. Becker 'reported the Finance Committee recommended authorization as requested in Items 1 and 2 as stated in the memorandum, dated 3- 12 -84, from the Executive. BECKER MOVED FOR AUTHORIZATION TO FUND THIS WORK WITH $175,000 FROM THE CONTINGENCY EMERGENCY ALLOCATION AND TO ACCEPT THE PRIORITY LISTING OF PROJECTS. Motion carried. Board Appointments Executive Van Zanten withdrew the request for confirmation of the appointment to the Developmental Disabilities' Board. The Executive requested confirmation of the appointments to the following boards: 1. Board of Appeals for Building and Codes Jerry Livermore, Willis Libolt, and Si Eldred 2. Whatcom County Housing Authority John Pogue Council Minutes March 15, 1984 Page 3 3. Alcoholism Ray Hal Clayton and Jim ROEHL MOVED TO carried. Administrative Advisory Board - 2 Year Term 1, Jim Brooks, Barbara Starr, Pete Senuty, McDonald, Jerry Anderson, Kathleen Bolster, Hawley, Jr. CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARDS. Motion Mt. Baker Theatre Executive Van Zanten requested authorization to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Bellingham for $150,000 for the purchase of the Mt. Baker Theatre. The $150,000 is 20% of the selling price. ROEHL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM FOR THE AMOUNT OF $150,000. Motion carried. At this time, Vice - Chairperson Johnson requested to add "OPEN SESSION" to the agenda. It was agreed by the Council. OPEN SESSION Julie Murphy 3566 Hillside Rd. Deming, WA Vernon Radowski 3425 Hillside Rd. Deming, WA Art Todd Deming, WA Courtenay Murphy 3566 Hillside Rd. Deming, WA Paul Rushing Whatcom County Public Works Spoke in opposition to the low water crossing bridge to be in- stalled over Todd Creek. Opposed to the low water crossing bridge to be installed over Todd Creek. Opposed to the low water crossing bridge to be installed over Todd Creek. Spoke in opposition to the low water crossing bridge to be in- stalled over Todd Creedk. Suggested that the engineer's advising the residents of Todd Creek meet with his department to discuss this issue. Being that no further testimony was received, the Open Session was closed. Council Minutes March 15, 1984 Page 4 HEARINGS i ✓PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GROUSE MEADOWS ESTATES Hearing was declared open in the matter of the RECONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GROUSE MEADOWS ESTATES. Bob Tull Attorney for Proponents P. 0. Box 1126 Ferndale, WA Bert Brock 4759 Mission Rd. Aileen Brock 4759 Mission Rd. Charles Eaton 4657 Mission Rd. Susan Boudreau 4732 Mission Rd. Jerry Phinney 4679 Mission Rd. Dale Lee Proponent Reviewed the reconsideration re- quest of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lee. Also.referred to the memorandum from Donovan Kehrer, Building and Codes,'dated 3- 15 -84. Spoke regarding the availability of water to service each of the five acre parcels. Spoke regarding the availability of water and the water level. Spoke regarding the drainage. Spoke regarding the availability of water and the possibility of water levels being lowered. Spoke in favor of the allowance of individual wells for each five acre parcel. Also, does not think drainage and flooding will be a problem due to the project. Spoke regarding his usage of the water and that he felt the water levels should not be affected. Being no further testimony was received, the hearing was closed. Roehl reported the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval of the reconsideration request, depending on the outcome of the Public Hearing. Becker stated that she intended to vote against the recommendation because of the low "water table issue. ROEHL MOVED TO REFER THIS MATTER BACK TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE BECAUSE FOUR VOTES ARE NEEDED TO PASS AND THAT FOUR VOTES WOULD NOT BE RECEIVED AT THIS MEETING. V Council Minutes March 15, 1984 Page 5 Bert Brainard Whatcom County Health Department Stated that the water level would drop, but that there would be sufficient water for the area residents. It was the consensus of the Council to have this matter back before the Council at its April 5, 1984 meeting. Motion carried to refer back to the Planning and Development Committee. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT - KWASNICA Hearing was declared open regarding the request for alteration of Plat lines of Lots 58 & 59 in the Plat of Sudden Valley, filed by Mr. and Mrs. John Kwasnica. Donovan Kehrer, Building and Codes, referred to his memorandum to the Council, dated 1- 20 -84. He reported that his department recom- mended approval of the request. John Kwasnica ✓ Spoke regarding the parking space issue. Roehl clarified the issue. Being that no further testimony was received, the hearing was closed. Roehl reported that the Planning and Development Committee recom- mended approval and MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR ALTERATION OF PLAT LINES OF LOTS 58 & 59 IN THE PLAT OF SUDDEN VALLEY. Motion carried. FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Becker reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the following ordinances and referred to the memorandum from Executive Van Zanten, dated 2- 29 -84. �--`6RDINANCE - REVISED BUDGET DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FUND. Becker reported the Finance Committee recommended approval of the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ✓pRDINANCE - REVISED SHERIFF BUDGET BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET TO THE 1984 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, SHERIFF BUDGET THEREIN. i J Council Minutes March 15, 1984 Page 6 Becker reported the Finance committee recommended approval of the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. 1i ORDINANCE - REVISED JAIL BUDGET BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET TO THE 1984 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, JAIL BUDGET THEREIN. Becker reported the Finance Committee recommended approval of the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. ,,.ORDINANCE - PLANNING BUDGET BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET TO THE 1984 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PLANNING BUDGET THEREIN. Becker reported the Finance Committee recommended approval. Motion carried unanimously. l/ORDINANCE - REVISED NON- DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET BECKER MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET TO THE 1984 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON- DEPARTMENTAL. Becker reported the Finance Committee recommended approval of the ordinance. Motion fails 3 -1 (Hawley) . Hawley asked for another roll -call vote. Motion carried 4 -0. ORDINANCE - REVISED BUDGET FINANCIAL / ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES BECKER MOVED TO HOLD THIS ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET TO THE 1984 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUDGET THEREIN UNTIL THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. Motion carried 3 -1 (Hawley). ORDINANCE - REVISED EXECUTIVE BUDGET I/ BECKER MOVED TO HOLD THIS ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET / TO THE 1984 CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, EXECUTIVE BUDGET UNTIL THE NEXT J COUNCIL MEETING. Motion carried 3-1 (Hawley). Council Minutes March 15, 1984 Page 7 OTHER BUSINESS MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - TOMYHOI ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 1 -76, TOMYHOI,ASSOCIATES. Roehl referred to the memorandum from Donovan Kehrer, Building and Codes, dated 2 -7 -84, which reports his department's recommended approval. ROEHL MOVED THAT THE PHASE I COMPLETION DATE BE CHANGED TO JUNE 1986, PHASE II BY JUNE 1987 AND THAT THE APPROVAL BE SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF THE LEASE AND ACCESS QUESTION WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Roehl reported the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval. Motion to approve carried unanimously. BLANKER'S REPLAT Roehl reported the Reconsideration of Blanker's Replat of Lot 4 of Monthy Short Plat has been reviewed by the Planning and Development Committee and MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. PERMITTED TO REDUCE THE SUBDIVISON FROM 4 LOTS TO 3 LOTS, AND; 2. THAT CONDITION #7 BE EITHER DELETED OR AMENDED AS APPRO- PRIATE, PROVIDED, THAT ORIGINAL LOTS 2 AND 3 WILL VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT THE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, ETC., AS PROVIDED IN THE SUBDIVISION, AND; 3. THAT THE APPLICANT AGREE TO SURVEY THE CORNERS OF INDIVIDUAL LOTS 2 AND 3, AND; I/ 4. THAT A LETTER BE PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT INDICATING WHETHER THE PROVISION FOR WATER SUPPLY IS ACCEPTABLE. Motion carried. GREGORY SUBDIVISION ROEHL MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO CREATE AND DEVELOP A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS "GREGORY SUBDIVISON." Roehl reported the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval. Motion carried. s. � Council Minutes March 15, 1984 Page 8 SHORELINE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT - RFP Becker reported the Finance Committee recommended approval regarding funding for consultant services for review of the Whatcom County Shoreline Master Program. Faruk Taysi, Planning Commission, requested the Council to be a part of the RFP process. Johnson recommended that a Committee-of-the- Whole meeting be set up to draft the RFP proposal. Taysi stated that he and his department will begin the drafting of the RFP proposal and then will consult with the Council. BECKER MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO ISSUE AN RFP, CALLING FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT FAMILIAR WITH THE LOCAL ORDINANCES AND SHORELINES TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL, TIGHTLY LIMITED IN SCOPE AND SHORT IN TIME, TO IDENTIFY WITH THE HELP OF BUILDING AND CODES' STAFF, THE POLICY OPTIONS AFFECTING CHERRY POINT AND TO LEAD POLICY- MAKERS THROUGH A PROCESS OF MAKING DECISIONS ON THOSE OPTIONS AND THAT THE RFP SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL BEFORE ITS RELEASE. Motion carried. VACATION OF FRONT STREET, PT. ROBERTS ROEHL MOVED TO REFER THE VACATION OF FRONT STREET, PT. ROBERTS, WA TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Motion carried. INTRODUCTIONS OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES ✓RESOLUTION - AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN ROEHL INTRODUCED AND MOVED FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND j SEWER PLANS FOR WHATOM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 10 AND MOVED THAT IT BE PASSED. Roehl reported the Planning and Development Committee recommended approval. Motion for final adoption carried unanimously. RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHMENT OF REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICY OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE IMPOSITION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES ON PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT AND THE USE OF THE REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL #4972 (CHAPTER 49, SECTION 11 -16, LAWS OF 1982, FIRST EXTAORDINARY SESSION) was not introduced or moved for referral to the Planning and Development Committee. No vote was taken. k - -+ Council Minutes March 15 , 1984 Page 9 ORDINANCE - SUNDAY HARBOR FRANCHISE HAWLEY MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND REFER TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE AND SCHEDULE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE IN THE MATTER OF GRANTING A NON- EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO SUNDAY HARBOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR A PERIOD OF 25 YEARS PURSUANT TO THE STATE LAW, SECTION 9.30 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN WATER PIPLELINES IN AND ALONG CERTAIN ROADS WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF WHATCOM COUNTY. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 WCC ROEHL MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND REFER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING BID REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - REVISED BUDGET FOR MENTAL HEALTH /DRUG ABUSE BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND REFER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH AND.DRUG ABUSE FUND, Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - REVISED BUDGET NON- DEPARTMENTAL Vice - Chairperson Johnson stated that an ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, NON- DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET THEREIN was withdrawn from agenda. ORDINANCE - REVISED PURCHASING /GRANTS BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND REFER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, PURCHASING /GRANTS BUDGET THEREIN. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - REVISED BUDGET RIVER IMPROVEMENT FUND BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND REFER TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET TO THE RIVER IMPROVEMENT FUND. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - REVISED BUDGET FOR ALCOHOLISM FUND BECKER MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND REFER TO THE FINANCE 'COMMITTEE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE ALCOHOLISM FUND. Motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes March 15, 1984 Page 10 REPORT OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Vice - Chairperson Johnson requested authorization from the Council to submit a letter of "congratulations" to the city of Blaine in honor of their centennial year. It was the consensus of the Council to submit a letter to the city of Blaine. A meeting to review the Urban Fringe Comprehensive Text was set for March 29, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY WASHINGTON C J Virperson rky" Johnson Vice C ATTEST: Clerk of the C ncil CMMAR.01